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Coping with COVID-19: Are business contracts enforceable in a crisis?

Coping with COVID-19: Are business contracts enforceable in a crisis?

In the latest Coping with COVID-19 video, OBJ explores contract law, specifically whether commercial contracts are enforceable in a global crisis. The panel discussion included Megan Wallace of Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall, Chris McLeod of Mann Lawyers LLP and Andrew Foti of Avōkka Professional Corporation. This is an edited version of the panel discussion. For … Continued

New law firm to tap mid-sized firms with ‘virtual’ general counsel services | Ottawa Business Journal

New law firm to tap mid-sized firms with ‘virtual’ general counsel services | Ottawa Business Journal

Another Ottawa-based legal firm is hoping it can capitalize on changes in the legal industry by offering advice to medium-sized companies at a lower price. Andrew Foti, the founder and CEO of Avokka LLP, said he was “working on retainer for a couple companies,” when he saw an opportunity to offer medium-sized companies the same … Continued